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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Voyageur" data-source="post: 984781" data-attributes="member: 17953">Captain's ResponseThe average distance of field goals made this season is at 38.05 yards. Crosby is at 33.9 yards. That's a significant difference in a game of inches.In addition the myth about Lambeau being that much tougher to kick in had been rebutted when we talked about it this offseason.----------------------------------------------------The distance from which the average kick is attempted has more to do with the decisions of the coaches, as to whether or not they want to kick longer field goals or not. Also, it can easily point out that the Packers are doing a better job of getting closer to the goal line for their kicks than the average team.In other words, the statistic doesn't mean jack $*** in reality. It's simply a stat that says how far they are kicking the ball, says nothing about leg strength, accuracy, or even whether or not there is trust in the kicker, on the part of the coaches.Answer this one question for yourself. How often have you seen the Packers walk away from a FG attempt at 50 to 55 yards, when conditions are good, and they need one. I don't recall this every being the issue with Crosby. His 12 for 17 at over 50 have all come in the last 4 years, so your argument is totally wrong. Sorry.</blockquote>

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